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THE ART OF THE ARCHTOP

Words by Jen Groundwater

Photo by Sara Kempner

At the pinnacle of guitar making, you might just find Comox Valley luthier Wyatt Wilkie. Musical wizardry is something I’ve always...

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A BACKCOUNTRY, MODULAR ROOM OF ONE'S OWN

Words by Dave Nowak

How one award-winning company is reinventing a classic design for modern adventurers. Gaining popularity in the mid-1950s, the...

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THE ORIGINAL SPIN SESSIONS

Words by Meagan Roberge

Photos by Meredith Rose

Black Creek’s spinning community has nothing to do with stationary bikes, and everything to do with the art and craft of...

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PERSONAL STYLE

Words by Nicole Bertram

Photos by Meredith Rose

By rethinking what we wear, the slow fashion movement provides support for local artistry and a path to sustainability. As concern...

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MARKINGS OF THE MIND

Words by Ryan Stuart

Photos by Ian McKenzie

A designer and artist utilizes his craft to break down the barriers of schizophrenia. Ian McKenzie sees things. These...

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ADAPT OR DIE

Words by Jenn Dykstra

Photos by Boomer Jerritt

Boomer Jerritt’s long history with photography represents the unique combination of skills needed to succeed in a...

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REMARKABLE SOFTNESS

Words by Leanne Prain

Yarn bombing, the spontaneous act of applying textiles in public spaces, liberates both artist and observer from expectation. What is...

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IN THE FIELD

Words by Jen Groundwater

Photos by Jenn Dykstra

MO MOSHIRI: EXPLORER “I’ve been a traveller since I was three,” says Comox-based MC, songwriter, and producer Mo Moshiri. He was born in Iran during...

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THE CLARITY OF GLASS

Words by Suzanna Weimer

Photos by Vince Kehn

A New Zealand artist reclaims herself through the sensory joys of a Campbell River studio. I was sitting in a ceramics class...

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FILM FOR THE FUTURE

Words by Krista Tupper

Photo by Dan Peruzzo

The CVAG Youth Media Project is empowering Comox Valley youth through artistic skill building while providing an avenue for community...

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FAMILY FRAMEWORK

Words by Jamie McCue

Photos by Sara Kempner

The A-frame is an architectural style that needs little explanation, aptly named for its high peak and steep angles. A-frame popularity can be attributed to a...

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Tough Love

Words by Dave Nowak

Article & Gallery photos by Kain McCollum

Other gallery photos by Michael Drummond

& Sara Kerr

Four artists collectively known as the Wood Vibe Tribe are refreshing woodworking traditions and using the power of camaraderie to share their own...

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Creating Fun & Games: Jason Kapalka

Interview by Tom Keenoy

Photos by Ross Bodenmann

There’s a new sign up at the Harbour Centre building in Comox that maybe doesn’t quite fit with the other businesses near the water. I caught up with Jason...

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Forging Perfect Imperfections: Fire & Hammer Forgeworks

Words by Kerry Hale

Photos by Lorenz Jimenez

By his own admission, James Emslie has a knack for making modern things from other people’s discarded items. His Facebook page says he is a “maker of...

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Food at the heart of the community

Words by Bobby Herron

Photos by Amy Shaw

LUSH Valley Food Action Society. We live in an agriculturally rich region where traditions converge to create a sophisticated local food...

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As You Like It

Words & Photos by Bobby Herron

As You Like It Products & Catering epitomizes the farm-to-table approach to food production and service. Chef, caterer, and food producer Laura Agnew believes...

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Casting Light

Words by Allie Jenkinson

Photos by Jenn Dykstra

The process of illumination at the Fanny Bay Candle Company. The setting of The Fanny Bay Candle Company is pastoral. Donalda Lauzon...

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Making an Impact

Words & diagram by John Gower

Photo by Jenn Dykstra

Building blocks of sustainability Picture a small boy sitting on a tall drafting stool, drawing rocket ships, submarines, and houses...

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MATERIAL CREATIVE

Words by Nora Bingham

Photos by Meredith Rose

Creating beauty on the cutting edge. When I arrived at Material Creative’s studio in Cumberland, an unseasonable rain was falling...

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Cody ‘Beaver’ LaFrance

Words by Dan LaFrance

Article photo by Sara Kempner

Gallery photos by Dan LaFrance

The evolution of a visionary carver At the tender young age of eight, while attending Quadra Elementary School, Cody LaFrance (Beaver)...

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Painting with Fire & Soda: Ceramics of Jeff Brett

Words & Photos by Jeff Brett

Conjuring art in the midst of chaos The kiln has been firing for six hours. Brilliant orange light is emanating from every crack in...

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If I Had A Hammer

Words by Dave Nowak

Photo by Jenn Dykstra

The Shed Tool Library & Makerspace Co-op In the 1980s, I was living in a subdivision in the suburbs just north of Toronto. On any...

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Off-the-grid: the Beauty of Disconnecting

Words by Dave Nowak

Photo by Allan Sawchuck

Mention to someone that you want to live off-the-grid and it will conjure up images of a smoke-filled tarpaper shack, pit toilets, and diesel generators...

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Knit, connect, knit: Wolf and Faun Knits

Words by Nat Raedwulf

Photo by Ron Pogue

Connecting a community of Comox Valley crafters with the world I’ve been a knitter most of my life. I consider it a sort of...

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More Than Good Design

Words & Photos By Jamie McCue

Dialect is a small design studio based in the Comox Valley that was created by Alex Dunae and Nik Szymanis in 2008. The duo behind Dialect builds websites, and...

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